How to watch the The 36th Chamber of Shaolin films in order
There are 3 The 36th Chamber of Shaolin films, about 5.2 hours in total. The first was released in 1978, the latest in 1985. Watching in release order is the safest way to meet the story as audiences did.
The 36th Chamber of Shaolin, Return To The 36th Chamber and Disciples of the 36th Chamber together in one fantastic Set.
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The 36th Chamber of Shaolin (1978)
2 Feb 1978 · 116 min
During the Qing Dynasty, a fishmonger is killed by the reigning Manchu government for supporting the anti-government movement; his son manages to escape to Shaolin Temple, where he plans to learn its secretive brand of martial arts to seek revenge.
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Return to the 36th Chamber (1980)
24 Aug 1980 · 101 min
The workers of a dye factory have their pay cut by 20% when the factory owner brings in some Manchu thugs to try and increase production. Desperate to reclaim their full wages, the workers hire an actor to impersonate a priest and kung-fu expert from the temple of Shaolin. The factory owner proves the actor a fraud, and punishes all those involved. The young actor feels he has let the workers down
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Disciples of the 36th Chamber (1985)
17 May 1985 · 93 min
Monk San Te tries to support and protect Shaolin and her Fang Shih-yu who purposely attacks corrupt Ching officials.
Order and dates from TMDB collection data. Unreleased entries are added once they get a release date.